The Merry-Go-Round

Today's Tids Issue 4,486

Shiffless Weekend:

Jane: I see happy people.

Dick: I see smiles on faces of people looking forward to a nice weekend.

Jane: I see people gong to autumn country fairs.

Dick: I see people getting mad on golf courses.

Jane: I see lovers walking hand in hand on deserted beaches.

Dick: I see people fuming because more roads are closed in Rhode Island.

Jane: I see you and me sitting closely side by side with breezes blowing through our hair; salty ocean spray upon our faces.

Dick: I didn’t know you used semi colons.

Politics has become much too pervasive in American life.

The gymnast’s work on the asymmetrical bars was unparalleled.

If Americans are looking for a kinder, gentler nation, I don’t see it coming from Democrats. At least that’s what I gathered while observing the vitriol from several Congressional inquisitors yesterday. And…I’m not even talking about the big one.

Actually, I’d like to declare the Tids an “Impeachment Free Zone”. You know, a place where people can come and enjoy without running out for Tums when it’s over.

But, that could be difficult, when everything is about impeachment and not living gently among people day to day.

I think IPO enthusiasm is waning.

At the time of the Clinton Impeachment, Gerry Nadler said that the nation will be suspicious if we seek to overthrow an election, and it will divide the country for years to come

The Question:

Fleabag was a big winner at the Emmy’s. What do you think are considered the best British TV comedy series ever?

The Headlines:

--Washington Reacts to Whistle Blower Complaint; President Calls Those Who Gave Him Or Her Info, Spies, Who Should Be Dealt With “The Old fashioned Way.”.

--Stocks Open Higher On Friday, Rebounding From Previous Day Impeachment Concerns; Peloton Shares Down After First Day Of Trading.

--Impeachment Poll: 7 Of 10 Americans Paying Attention; All Questions About Value Are Statistically Equally Divided; Trump Beats Pelosi In Approval Ratings; McConnell Third.

--Active Military Suicides Peak To Record High; New Pentagon Report Reveals.

--Japan Says China A Bigger Threat Than Nuke Armed NK.

If anybody would ask me, I would prefer seeing more of our governmental energy being focused on combatting cybercriminal activity and defending the country against cyber warfare.

Here’s an offcial Tids salute to former ICE Chief Mike Homan for standing up against the bullying, the belittling interrogation from yet another congressional committee for firmly placing the blame for any crisis at borders squarely upon congressional inaction. For telling the truth that is never heard. He said rather than “Political Theater” for TV cameras, enact. He explained clearly that the agency “rescued hundreds of women from sex trafficking, saved thousands of children from child predators, and seized enough opioids in one year to kill every man, woman and child in the country twice.”

And…similar kudos to Vicki Porter who quickly, and gently put aggressive Congress woman Talib in her place after the congress woman tried to intimidate and ridicule the witness.

The glitz, fire and rampaging from stage to stage at the next super bowl halftime will be in the hands of a female duo – JLo and Shikira. JLo says she wants to fly. Regardless, I’ll be at the fridge.

That Congresswoman Talib is one nasty sounding woman.

I have an apology to make. A couple of days ago in a Tidlet called “First Impressions” I, after seeing Greta Thurnberg for the fist time, said she looked like one scary dude. I likened her to maniacal killer doll, Chucky. But I have since learned that she is Asberger’s. She said, “I have Asberger’s, I’m on the autism spectrum, so I don’t really care about social codes that way.” She said her Neurodiversity makes her think different…”. While hyperfocused on certain stimuli, Asberger’s are able to reject other stimuli. It’s better to have all the facts before blurting, and I didn’t.

I think that college professors are supposed to be smarter than the average person. If so, why can’t they figure out how to translate their convoluted writings in to simple sentences that people can actually understand their positions. Or is confusion just part of the academic mystique.

A solution to the vaping thing seems complicated to me.

You know, there are a lot of quotes out there from 1998 Dems against Clinton’s impeachment which are exactly the same as Repub quotes today. One says that pursuing impeachment will only serve to create a revenge society. The merry-go-round just keeps on spinning and its only the people sitting on the horses that change. Political revenge is the new national abdication. And it is killing America.

Reading Between the Lines Movie Reviews:

I always liked Judy Garland and rooted for her during her many relapses. So I am inclined to go to the new film “Judy” starring Renee Zellweger. It is tough to ask any actor to step into the ruby red shoes of the entertainer Judy Garland. The film seems to dwell more on her accomplishments than failures, on her innate wit and charm, and of course music that will send the proverbial shivers down the spine.

--Abominable is the Animated feature of the week and it is Ok, but not great. Although audiences will probably love it Yi and her musical friends find a young Yeti on the roof  her apartment, and name him Ernest and go out and try to reunite the magical intruder with his family far away.

--The Death of Dick Long is a black comedy, they say. Its about the death of friend after band practice at home. They decide not to report the death, but one of the bandsman’s wives and daughter become suspicious. I believe it could be hard to follow and perhaps harder to enjoy.

--The Day Shall Come appears to be an anti-Homeland Security pic about setting up a popular black preacher as a terrorist. Supposedly funny and well done.

After a busy day, plumbers are usually drained.

The Answer:

Number one is Faulty Towers. Next is Backadder followed by Monty Python’s Flying Circus, The IT Crowd, Are You being Served, Keeping Up Appearances, Black Book. The Office, The Inbetweeners and at #10 Father Ted. Fleabag was #14. Personally, I liked Benny Hill.

“I’d like to teach the world to sing

In perfect harmony

I’d like to hold it in my arms,

And keep it company

I’d like to build the world a home

And furnish it with love.

Grow apple trees and Honey bees

And snow-white turtle doves.”

What! No Cheetos?

Have a great weekend, E-v-e-r-y-b-o-d-y!!